The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V284000·Announced 2026-05-05

Utilimaster Velocity Recalled for Incorrect Cargo Capacity Label

Shyft Group is recalling 2025 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles because the cargo carrying capacity label may list an incorrect load value, potentially leading to overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk due to overloading.

Plain-English summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2025 Utilimaster Velocity vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicle cargo carrying capacity label may display an incorrect vehicle load value.

Incorrect weight information on the label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Utilimaster will provide new labels free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2026. Owners may contact Shyft customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft's number for this recall is 26-04.

The recalled product

Product
UTILIMASTER VELOCITY
Brand
UTILIMASTER
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck / Utility
Hazard
Affected units
101

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VELOCITY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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